Vandy has struggled against read-option attack

11:46 PM,
Oct. 1, 2013

Missouri quarterback James Franklin, right, had 404 yards of offense in a 45-28 win over Indiana on Sept. 21.

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Nick Cole
Gannett Tennessee

For Vanderbilt to earn its first Southeastern Conference victory of the season, the Commodores will have to find a cure for the read-option rushing attack that has caused issues for the defense.

This week, the zone reads will be made by Missouri quarterback James Franklin, who is tied for third among SEC quarterbacks in rushing with 215 yards.

A first-quarter knee injury to Franklin during last year's 19-15 Vanderbilt victory gave the Commodores a reprieve from trying to contain the dual-threat quarterback who had already logged a 23-yard run prior to exiting. ...